Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025
3/21/2025, 3:48 PMSummary of Bill HR 1517
Bill 119 HR 1517, also known as the "Locum Tenens for Physical Therapists Act," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include physical therapists as eligible providers for locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.Locum tenens arrangements allow healthcare providers to temporarily fill in for other providers who are unable to work due to illness, vacation, or other reasons. Currently, only certain healthcare providers, such as physicians and nurse practitioners, are allowed to participate in locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.
If passed, this bill would expand the list of eligible providers to include physical therapists. This would allow physical therapists to provide care to Medicare beneficiaries in situations where the regular provider is unavailable. Supporters of the bill argue that including physical therapists in locum tenens arrangements would help ensure continuity of care for Medicare beneficiaries and improve access to physical therapy services. Additionally, it would provide more flexibility for physical therapists to fill in for their colleagues when needed. Overall, the "Locum Tenens for Physical Therapists Act" seeks to address a gap in Medicare coverage and improve access to care for beneficiaries. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1517
Bill HR 1517 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1517 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1517's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 24, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1517
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
43Democrat Cosponsors
33Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1517
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.Comments
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